Headteacher
Springfield Junior School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0BU18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
21 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £69,596 - £78,702
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Range 13 - 18
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people, especially those who need it most?
Are you ready to take the next bold step in your leadership journey?
Do you thrive on the challenge and reward of working in communities where your impact truly matters?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Springfield Junior School is seeking an exceptional Headteacher to lead our vibrant, inclusive, and ambitious school community. With 195 pupils across Years 3 to 6, including a thriving Enhanced Resource provision for 16 children with EHCPs, our school is a place where every child is known, valued, and inspired.
What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a Headteacher who:
- Leads with integrity, empathy, and ambition.
- Can inspire and motivate others to care deeply about our children and their development.
- Is ready to embrace the challenges and rewards of leading in a community with high levels of deprivation.
- Values collaboration and is eager to work closely with the Trust and wider school community.
What the school offers its staff
Why Us?
We believe in the power of education to transform lives. We’re proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. We’re looking for a leader who shares our values and is ready to build on the progress we’ve made.
As part of QEGSMAT, you’ll benefit from
- A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.
- High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.
- A passionate, committed wider team focused on:
- Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.
- Driving social change through education.
- Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
- Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.
- Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Springfield Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Springfield Junior School website
- Email address
- TaylorS@qegsmat.com
- Phone number
- 01335 340830
At Springfield we believe in providing all children with an ambitious and aspirational education. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to create engaging and memorable learning experiences that ignite curiosity and a love for learning in all our students. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that includes the arts, sports, and technology, ensuring that every child has the opportunity and encouragement to explore their many interests and talents.
We are committed to working in partnership with parents and the wider community to support our students’ growth and development. We believe that strong relationships between home and school are essential for the success of our children.
Our website offers a glimpse into the life of our school, but the best way to experience Springfield is to visit us in person. We invite you to come and see our school in action, meet our wonderful staff and students, and discover what makes our school a special place to learn and grow. Springfield is a proud member of the QEGSMAT family of schools.
Arranging a visit to Springfield Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email TaylorS@qegsmat.com.
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